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		<title>How to Properly Mulch Around Trees (read more)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is an all too common site, mulch piled high around a tree trunk.
For a good example of improper mulching and the damage it causes, look at the Cypress in the boulevard entering Bluestem from Santa Fe. (Note that the trunks are starting to spilt) The damage you see is a result of a combination [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/10/how-to-properly-mulch-around-trees/</link>
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		<title>Bulbs 101 (to read more)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!&#160;The first thing you will want to arm yourself with is the location where you will plant the bulbs. Ask yourself these questions: (information provided with the bulbs will provide tips on location)
· Will the Bulb receive the recommended amount of light?
· Proper watering is essential, will it be available?
· What will I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/10/bulbs-101/</link>
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		<title>Is Brushy Aster overtaking your yard?</title>
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The flowers of these Asters are so pretty, purple with yellow centers and that is about all I can say for this pesky weed.&#160; I am sure we have all seen yards that are almost over taken by this weed. Opportunists are what these weeds are as are all other weeds. They love bare [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/10/is-brushy-aster-overtaking-your-yard/</link>
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		<title>October Lawn &amp; Garden</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160;
PLANT
· Cool season grasses can be planted through the middle of the month. Fall is the best time to plant ryegrass, bluegrass or fescue. Planted by way of seed, these grasses are good for shade areas. Remember they do require mowing through spring.
· Use this month to choose your spring bulbs as you will want [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/10/october-lawn-garden/</link>
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		<title>Inspection of Books and Records of Incorp. HOAs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder if members of a Homeowner’s Association have a right to inspect the Association’s records? Ever wonder if your Association is required to keep certain records and documents? If your HOA is incorporated, you might find Attorney Matthew Winton’s article helpful. This specifically addresses Oklahoma law and these issues.
http://okhoa.blogs.com/oklahoma_condominium_home/files/1.pdf
Here is the link to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/10/inspection-of-books-and-records-of-incorp-hoas/</link>
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		<title>Effective Meetings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Want to find out how well your Association is being managed? Attend the next Board of Directors meeting and request a copy of the minutes for the past year. A well run meeting is a good indicator that the leadership of your community is managing the affairs of your Association effectively. The focus of this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/07/effective-meetings/</link>
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		<title>Building Community thru Committees</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Creating committees allows for more people in an Association to become involved, provides a training ground for future Directors, therefore building a sense of neighborhood and community involvement.
It is important that a committee know the parameters: its purpose, responsibilities and authority.
A pitfall to avoid, which many presidents and boards experience, is when the board chooses [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/06/building-community-thru-committees/</link>
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		<title>Roberts Rules of Order</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most homeowners associations attempt to follow Robert&#8217;s Rules of Order Newly Revised (1990 Edition). However, in keeping with the modern times, many associations have adopted specific procedural rules to shorten the debate and make the orderly flow of the meeting less cumbersome. Here are some procedures to consider adopting that further clarify Robert&#8217;s Rules of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/06/roberts-rules-of-order/</link>
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		<title>Consistency is the Key to Success</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Perhaps the most frustrating thing for a customer is inconsistent service. McDonald&#8217;s prides itself on providing consistent products and service. When you eat at a McDonalds in Pittsburgh or Paris you know that your double cheeseburger will taste the same, be the same size and be served in the same packaging. There is comfort in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/06/consistency-is-the-key-to-success/</link>
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		<title>Board of Directors Conflict of Interests</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Community association directors volunteer their services as elected representatives of their fellow homeowners in making decisions which affect the community. Unfortunately, some directors accept a position on the board of directors without an appreciation and understanding of the nature of the responsibilities which they have undertaken.
One of the most significant personal issues for association directors [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://okhoa.org/2008/06/board-of-directors-conflict-of-interests/</link>
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